CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - A Southern Illinois University student will have a play featured at a national festival.

According to a release from the university, the student-written play "Risata, Sciocco... Risata!" will be presented at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region III in January. Written by doctoral student Thomas Campbell of Arvada, Colorado, the play will be performed three times at the festival: 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On January 6th, and 9:00 a.m. on January 7th.

Campbell's play was performed at SIU in October. It was one of hundreds reviewed by KCACTF representatives. It's one of only eight full-length plays offered at the festival.

Several other students will also participate in the festival.

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold a "12 Days of Christmas Contest."

It runs from December 14-25. To participate, you need to become a fan of the department on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. The agency will randomly pick a winner each day. The winner will get an Illinois product and an assortment of cooking supplies donated by the American Egg Board.

It's part of an effort to raise awareness about Illinois food products available to the public.